Tauranga travel guide
Tauranga Tourism | Tauranga Guide
You're Going to Love Tauranga
With a population of 110,338, Tauranga is the largest city in Bay of Plenty, New Zealand by the number of inhabitants. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Tauranga to see all of its attractions.
When to visit Tauranga
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Tauranga in January, when the average temperature is 19 °C, and the highest can go up to 24 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is June, when it can get as cold as 6 °C, with an average temperature of 10 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in June, when precipitation is around 140 mm. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in Tauranga, with an average rainfall of 80 mm.
How to Get to Tauranga
Plane
When flying to Tauranga, you’ll arrive at Tauranga (TRG), which is located 2 miles from the city centre.
Car
Another option to get to Tauranga is to pick up a car hire from Auckland, which is about 96 miles from Tauranga. You’ll find branches of Mode Car & Camper Rentals and New Zealand Discount Car Rentals, among others, in Auckland.
Bus
The most popular bus station is Tauranga Wharf Street, located 0.2 miles from the city centre of Tauranga. Tauranga Bethlehem is also a commonly used station, and is 3 miles from the city centre.
Airlines serving Tauranga
Where to stay in Tauranga
Average rates range from around €138 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to €131 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Tauranga
Most booked hotels in Tauranga
Hiring a car in Tauranga
Expect to pay €1.70 per litre in Tauranga (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between €20.29 and €27.06. The most frequently booked car type in Tauranga is Economy (Suzuki Swift or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate car hire (Hyundai Elantra or similar) is, on average, 60% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.